DORA
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DORA is a global initiative that campaigns for and supports improving ways we assess research and researchers. We encourage all individuals and organizations to sign DORA and join the movement.
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DORA's Brand Colors
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#FCB711
Sun
252, 183, 17
42, 98, 53
0, 27, 93, 1
#56B6C7
Fountain Blue
86, 182, 199
189, 50, 56
57, 9, 0, 22
#004A59
Sherpa Blue
0, 74, 89
190, 100, 17
100, 17, 0, 65
About DORA
DORA, the Declaration on Research Assessment, is a renowned global initiative dedicated to enhancing the evaluation of scholarly research outputs. With a vision to promote practical and robust approaches to research assessment on a global scale, DORA has gained support from 23,721 individuals and institutions to date. DORA recognizes the necessity for improving the evaluation methods used to assess researchers and their scholarly work.
It was conceived during the Annual Meeting of the American Society for Cell Biology in San Francisco back in 2012 and has since expanded its reach to encompass all scholarly disciplines and stakeholders, such as funders, publishers, professional societies, institutions, and researchers. By signing DORA, individuals and organizations can actively contribute to the development and promotion of best practices in research assessment. DORA offers an extensive blog and resource library, providing valuable insights and updates on responsible research assessment.
Join the movement and help shape the future of scholarly research evaluation with DORA
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
2012
Company size
2-10 employees
